James Bentley
James is a staff writer and general Jack of all trades at iMore. With news, features, reviews, and guides under his belt, he has always liked Apple for its unique branding and distinctive style. Originally buying a Macbook for music and video production, he has since gone on to join the Apple ecosystem with as many devices as he can fit on his person. With a degree in Law and Media and being a little too young to move onto the next step of his law career, James started writing from his bedroom about games, movies, tech, and anything else he could think of. Within months, this turned into a fully-fledged career as a freelance journalist.
Before joining iMore, he was a staff writer at Gfinity and saw himself published at sites like TechRadar, NME, and Eurogamer. As his extensive portfolio implies, James was predominantly a games journalist before joining iMore and brings with him a unique perspective on Apple itself. When not working, he is trying to catch up with the movies and albums of the year, as well as finally finishing the Yakuza series. If you like Midwest emo music or pretentious indie games that will make you cry, he’ll talk your ear off.
Latest articles by James Bentley
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Vision Pro will be lucky to hit half a million sales this year, according to industry tracker
By James Bentley published
As the international Apple Vision Pro launch is underway, one firm thinks it’s not the answer to the headset’s sales problems.
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Judge rules Apple “unfairly” fired employee who took secretive photos of a female colleague
By James Bentley last updated
For the second time in a month, Apple has been ruled to have unjustly fired an employee who engaged in toxic workplace conduct.
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This early Prime Day sale sees Amazon’s most popular outdoor security camera get a 62% reduction
By James Bentley published
The Blink Outdoor 4 smart security camera 3-pack bundle is currently $160 off on Amazon in an early Prime Day sale.
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"The most shameless copy of an Apple product in ages" — Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra slammed over copycat design
By James Bentley published
Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch Ultra is currently being criticized for looking suspiciously like the Apple Watch Ultra. Here’s why.
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Prime Day Apple deal all-time highlights: All the deals we're hoping to see return this year
By James Bentley published
Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner and, while some deals have gone live, the ones we're waiting for aren't just yet. Here are some the best highlights from last year we are waiting for.
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Dbrand's Case Hardened iPhone skin is a tribute to a $1 million Counter-Strike skin, complete with a chance to score your very own Blue Gem special edition
By James Bentley published
dbrand’s new Counter-Strike skin for iPhone has thousands of different patterns and even has a version based on the $1m dollar Blue Gem edition.
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Vampire Survivors is my perfect Apple Arcade game
By James Bentley published
Vampire Survivors is launching on Apple Arcade next month and it may just be one of the best games on the service. Here’s why.
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Best Apple Pencil alternative in 2024: grab the non-Apple stylus that's right for you
By James Bentley last updated
In need of a great stylus for your iPad but don't want to pay the steep cost of an Apple Pencil? These great non-Apple stylus alternatives are just as good, if not better in some respects.
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How to get and use Upgrade in Pokémon Go
By James Bentley published
If you’re looking to get Upgrade in Pokémon Go to upgrade your Porygon, here’s everything you should know.
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Your Homekit smart home security options are limited, here are the devices we recommend looking for this Prime Day
By James Bentley published
With Prime Day just around the corner, here are the Homekit smart home security devices you should keep an eye on.
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This huge portable charger is the only tech I’ve reviewed that has made my mom jealous
By James Bentley published
UGreen’s new 48,000mAh portable charger is an excellent power bank capable of day breaks and camping without taking up too much space.
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Do you need an expensive MacBook to color movies? This Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse colorist says no
By James Bentley published
iMore has managed to catch up with Natasha Leonnet, a Hollywood colorist to talk about her work in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and more.
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Best treadmills for Apple Fitness Plus in 2024
By James Bentley last updated
We've rounded up some of the best treadmills to use with Apple Fitness Plus.
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How to get Unova Stone in Pokémon Go
By James Bentley published
Unova Stone is a mysterious item that can evolve some Pokémon in Pokémon Go. Here’s how to get them and which Pokémon they evolve.
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Apple readies 100 million iPhone 16 orders, here are three reasons it could be more popular than iPhone 15
By James Bentley published
Apple is preparing 10 million more iPhones than last year. Here’s why we think demand will go up.
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How to catch Pikachu Libre in Pokémon Go: Movesets, counters, and tricks
By James Bentley published
Pikachu Libre is a bit of a difficult Pokémon to get your hands on in Pokémon Go. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
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I'm a Pokémon Go launch player — in 2024 the game's better, but not in the way I'd hoped
By James Bentley published
I’m playing Pokémon Go for the first time since 2016 and I’ve noticed it’s a better game with some problems.
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Another boost for Apple Intelligence — Microsoft AI PC features branded "a bad joke"
By James Bentley published
Microsoft’s new AI PC exclusive features aren’t very good and Apple could learn from its mistakes.
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Fortnite on iPhone has just got one step closer as Epic submits the battle royale for approval in EU
By James Bentley published
Fortnite has been submitted for approval on the EU App Store, meaning a launch could be imminent.
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What connects, Apple, The Beatles, and one of the BBC’s most viral bloopers of all time?
By James Bentley published
Apple’s infamous legal battle against Apple Records led to one of the greatest blunders in the BBC’s history. Here’s why.
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macOS Sequoia beta 2 adds one of the most important upgrades in years
By James Bentley published
iPhone mirroring has finally arrived with macOS Sequoia beta 2 and this is one of the best features to come to Mac in some time. Here’s why.
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How to catch Kecleon in Pokémon Go: Movesets, counters, and tricks to get the Normal-type Pokémon
By James Bentley published
If you’re looking for Kecleon in Pokémon Go, you won’t find it the way you would expect to. Here’s how to spot it, what its best moveset is, and how to counter it.
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M4 iPad Pro maverick breaks Geekbench 6 iOS world record by putting it in the freezer for 10 minutes
By James Bentley published
One iPad user put their brand-new M4-equipped machine in the freezer to test its performance and managed to break a record.